From ancient times to the present day, finger rings have played a fascinating and often mysterious role in human culture. This book delves into the history and symbolism of finger rings, examining their use as tokens of love, symbols of power, and expressions of religious devotion. Richly illustrated and full of intriguing stories, it is a must-read for anyone interested in the meaning behind human adornment. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.